Fort Worth Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

How Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers Helps After a Motorcycle Accident in Fort Worth

We investigate the crash, push back on unfair blame, and deal with the insurance company so you can focus on recovering. Injured riders often face a problem other crash victims don’t: people form an opinion about the rider before they know how the crash happened.

When you hire us, our attorneys will:

• Explain your legal options at every stage
• Investigate the crash and identify everyone who shares the blame
• Review your medical records and other evidence
• Work to limit the effect of claims that you caused the crash
• Work with experts to calculate the value of your claim
• Handle the paperwork and negotiate with the insurance company

We work on a contingency fee, so you don’t owe attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our Fort Worth personal injury attorneys serve all of Fort Worth and Tarrant County.

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Why Motorcycle Riders Need a Lawyer After a Crash

Riders are often blamed for crashes they didn’t cause, and that bias can shrink or sink a claim. Some people assume the rider was speeding or taking a risk. Those assumptions can shape witness accounts, end up in the police report, and become the insurance company’s argument for paying less.

Brad Parker, who has represented injured Texans since 1985, does not believe assumptions should decide a case. The evidence should. In a serious motorcycle crash, that can mean examining:

• Vehicle damage and impact points
• Witness accounts and available video
• Roadway evidence and sight lines
• Speed and the movements of both vehicles before the collision
• Electronic data

When a driver says, “I never saw the motorcycle,” we want to know why, and whether they should have.

How Common Are Motorcycle Accidents in Texas?

Motorcycle crashes are common in Texas, and many happen in urban areas like Dallas–Fort Worth. In 2023, the Texas Department of Transportation reported 9,094 motorcycle crashes statewide. Of those, 599 were fatal, and 2,483 people suffered serious injuries.

What Causes Motorcycle Accidents in Fort Worth?

Many motorcycle crashes are caused by other drivers who fail to watch for riders. Common causes include:

• Distracted driving
• Failure to yield the right-of-way, especially left turns
• Drunk or impaired driving
• Speeding and reckless driving
• Tailgating
• Dooring
• Objects thrown or falling from other vehicles
• Road debris and dangerous road conditions

Who Can Be Liable for a Texas Motorcycle Accident?

Anyone whose carelessness contributed to the crash can be held financially responsible, even if their role was small. Depending on what happened, liable parties may include:

• The driver of another car or truck
• Another motorcyclist
• Trucking companies
• Employers of negligent drivers
• Manufacturers of a defective motorcycle, parts, or safety gear
• Government agencies responsible for road conditions

We pursue compensation from every party that shares fault, which can matter when one driver’s insurance isn’t enough.

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Riders have little protection in a crash, so even a low-speed collision can cause serious injuries. Our clients’ cases often involve:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Road rash and burns
• Biker’s arm, a type of nerve damage from bracing for impact
• Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries
• Facial injuries and scarring
• Amputation

Some crashes are fatal. Families who lost a loved one may bring a wrongful death claim.

What Is My Fort Worth Motorcycle Accident Case Worth?

The severity of your injuries matters most. We also look at your past and future medical costs, time off work, any long-term disability, damage to your bike, available insurance limits, and whether anyone claims you were partly at fault.

You can seek economic damages (medical bills, rehabilitation, lost income, reduced earning potential, and property damage to your motorcycle) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, diminished quality of life, disfigurement, and loss of consortium). When a defendant’s conduct was especially serious, Texas law may also allow punitive damages.

What if I wasn’t wearing a helmet? Texas requires riders under 21 to wear one. Riders 21 and older may ride without a helmet if they completed an approved training course or have qualifying health insurance (Texas Transportation Code ch. 661). Not wearing a helmet doesn’t bar your claim, but expect the insurer to argue it made a head injury worse. Read more about Texas helmet laws.

What if I’m being blamed? Texas uses modified comparative negligence. If you are 50% or less at fault, your compensation is reduced by your share. At 51% or more, you recover nothing.

How Long Do I Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Texas?

You generally have two years from the date of the crash. After the statute of limitations passes, you lose the right to sue. Claims involving government vehicles or roads can have much shorter notice deadlines, so call early.

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